(Balding parts of the scalp may experience less dandruff, though, because the environment is less suitable for Malassezia microbe; it
thrives in warm, humid places).

It may affect how visible it is, however, as flakes could easily become hidden in longer hair compared to short hair,
where it has less distance to travel to the surface where it can be seen.

Just because you can’t see it, don’t ignore dandruff
Dandruff is not just an aesthetic problem – it is itchy, uncomfortable and can damage your scalp and hair.

A dandruff sufferer’s scalp is less healthy than a non-dandruff sufferer’s scalp. Scratching an itchy and uncomfortable scalp can
damage the skin surface even further.

As you might expect, an unhealthy scalp is a damaging environment for the hair. Scientific studies have shown that hair that grows from
an unhealthy scalp is less healthy as well, with more surface damage.